Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations
<p dir="ltr">This study examines the role of Sheikh NGOs as financial gatekeepers in Yemen’s NGO sector, showing how their control over aid distribution reinforces dependency and limits local NGOs' autonomy. Through interviews with 45 stakeholders, the research reveals the chall...
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| author | Moosa Elayah (18134107) |
| author2 | Hasan Al-Awami (21767570) Enas Al-Qobati (22303471) Lau Schulpen (18134113) |
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| author_facet | Moosa Elayah (18134107) Hasan Al-Awami (21767570) Enas Al-Qobati (22303471) Lau Schulpen (18134113) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Moosa Elayah (18134107) Hasan Al-Awami (21767570) Enas Al-Qobati (22303471) Lau Schulpen (18134113) |
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| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1007/s11266-024-00714-y |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Economics Applied economics Human society Political science Sociology Sheikh organizations Local nongovernmental organizations Financial sustainability War Yemen |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">This study examines the role of Sheikh NGOs as financial gatekeepers in Yemen’s NGO sector, showing how their control over aid distribution reinforces dependency and limits local NGOs' autonomy. Through interviews with 45 stakeholders, the research reveals the challenges that local NGOs face in achieving financial sustainability amid economic instability, political turmoil, and dwindling donor support. The findings indicate a significant asymmetry in funding, with Sheikh NGOs monopolizing resources, which constrains the flexibility and innovation of smaller NGOs. Integrating dependency theory, the study illustrates how reliance on intermediaries reinforces power imbalances, while collective impact theory highlights the potential for transformative partnerships. Successful collaborations, like those between the Youth Leadership Development Foundation and local NGOs, underscore the need for Sheikh NGOs to adopt more supportive roles, empowering smaller organizations. This study calls for a reconfiguration of roles within Yemen's NGO sector, advocating a shift from dependency to partnership. In fostering collaboration and supporting local NGO autonomy, stakeholders can build a more equitable and resilient framework, ultimately enhancing humanitarian efforts in Yemen.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11266-024-00714-y" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11266-024-00714-y</a></p> |
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| spelling | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ OrganizationsMoosa Elayah (18134107)Hasan Al-Awami (21767570)Enas Al-Qobati (22303471)Lau Schulpen (18134113)EconomicsApplied economicsHuman societyPolitical scienceSociologySheikh organizationsLocal nongovernmental organizationsFinancial sustainabilityWarYemen<p dir="ltr">This study examines the role of Sheikh NGOs as financial gatekeepers in Yemen’s NGO sector, showing how their control over aid distribution reinforces dependency and limits local NGOs' autonomy. Through interviews with 45 stakeholders, the research reveals the challenges that local NGOs face in achieving financial sustainability amid economic instability, political turmoil, and dwindling donor support. The findings indicate a significant asymmetry in funding, with Sheikh NGOs monopolizing resources, which constrains the flexibility and innovation of smaller NGOs. Integrating dependency theory, the study illustrates how reliance on intermediaries reinforces power imbalances, while collective impact theory highlights the potential for transformative partnerships. Successful collaborations, like those between the Youth Leadership Development Foundation and local NGOs, underscore the need for Sheikh NGOs to adopt more supportive roles, empowering smaller organizations. This study calls for a reconfiguration of roles within Yemen's NGO sector, advocating a shift from dependency to partnership. In fostering collaboration and supporting local NGO autonomy, stakeholders can build a more equitable and resilient framework, ultimately enhancing humanitarian efforts in Yemen.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11266-024-00714-y" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11266-024-00714-y</a></p>2025-01-14T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1007/s11266-024-00714-yhttps://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Financial_Sustainability_and_Influence_Dynamics_in_Yemen_s_Conflict-Affected_NGO_Landscape_Unveiling_Sheikh_Organizations/30197809CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/301978092025-01-14T09:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations Moosa Elayah (18134107) Economics Applied economics Human society Political science Sociology Sheikh organizations Local nongovernmental organizations Financial sustainability War Yemen |
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| title | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations |
| title_full | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations |
| title_fullStr | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations |
| title_short | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations |
| title_sort | Financial Sustainability and Influence Dynamics in Yemen's Conflict-Affected NGO Landscape: Unveiling ‘Sheikh’ Organizations |
| topic | Economics Applied economics Human society Political science Sociology Sheikh organizations Local nongovernmental organizations Financial sustainability War Yemen |